From Nagoya: Inuyama Castle and Tea Half-Day Tour (small group)

From Nagoya: Inuyama Castle and Tea Half-Day Tour (small group)

By Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

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Overview

Step back into Japan’s samurai past on this half-day small-group walking tour of Inuyama, home to one of the country’s oldest and best-preserved castles. You’ll explore historic streets, a national treasure castle, and a tranquil tea garden, complete with a traditional matcha tasting.

Great for first-time visitors to Japan, history lovers, and travelers looking for an easy day trip from Nagoya, this tour has been specifically designed to provide you with the prefect blend of history, shopping, and photo opportunities, while still allowing you with plenty of time for other activities around Nagoya. The small group size allows you to experience these beautiful locations up close and personal.

Discover why Inuyama is one of Japan's most cherished National Treasures.

Activity location

Inuyama Castle
- 65-2 Inuyama Kitakoken,
- 484-0082, Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Nagoya Station
- 4 1
- 450-0002, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

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English Tour

Earn $4.23
6h
English

English-speaking guide

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:00AM

Price details

$140.86 x 1 Adult$140.86

Total

Until Wed, Mar 18

What's included, what's not

Entry fees at all locations on the tour
Round-trip transportation from Nagoya (train)
Matcha Experience
Lunch
Accommodations

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour involves climbing stairs and may not be suitable for those with mobility concerns.

Activity itinerary

Inuyama Castle

1h
Admission ticket included

Tour Inuyama Castle—the oldest existing wooden keep in Japan. Your guide will lead you through the castle, revealing the details (and dramas) of life in the castle. As Inuyama Castle is the only one of the five castles designated the status of “National Treasure” where you can venture out onto the cornice, those brave enough and without a fear of heights will have the chance to observe a beautiful 360-degree view of the surrounding mountains and towns.

Inuyama Shrine

20m
Admission ticket included

As we make our way to the castle, we will visit Sanko Inari Shrine. While the shrine specializes in romance, peaceful households, and harmonious marriages, there is also a legend of a wish-granting stone here. So be sure to bring along plenty of wishes!

Inuyama Jokamachi

After exploring the castle, will continue our journey to the town's historic castle street district. The area remains much the same as it did during the Edo era, making it a perfect place to take a stroll and explore the hidden alleys and traditional architecture. This is also the perfect time for us to stop for lunch, as the town is also a foodie’s paradise. From wagyu to cheesecake and everything in between, the town boasts many street vendors and restaurants selling almost anything you can imagine on a skewer. We recommend some local favorites such as “Dengaku”—a miso glazed roasted tofu, or the “Gohei-mochi”—rice cake coated with a sweet and sour sauce.

Urakuen Garden

45m
Admission ticket included

After lunch and a bit of free-time for shopping, we will make our way to a traditional Japanese tea garden. It’s impressive enough for a town to have one National Treasure, but Inuyama boasts a second national treasure, the tea house at Uraku-en. The garden grounds are a sight to behold on their own, but the truly unique feature is the 400-year-old tea house designed by a master of tea ceremony. Your guide will inform you about the art of the tea ceremony as you sip Matcha tea and enjoy a traditional Japanese sweet in this peaceful setting.

Location

Activity location

Inuyama Castle
- 65-2 Inuyama Kitakoken,
- 484-0082, Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Nagoya Station
- 4 1
- 450-0002, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

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